Industry News and Stories for January 2016

By Clip Exhibition and Display, 28/01/2016

Clip Exhibition and Display, a Bristol-based international leader in the design and build of exhibition stands, has posted its end of year trading figures. Clip’s UK operations increased its turnover by 25% in 2015, against 2014; and has ambitious growth plans for the year ahead. Directors...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 27/01/2016

UK homeowners are spending an additional £42m a year salvaging work around the home that they tried to do themselves. This is according to recent research carried out by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The FMB found that almost one third of homeowners called in a tradesperson to...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 26/01/2016

Lancashire-based trade fabricator Dekko Window Systems has seen a massive upsurge in enquiries and sales following the recent launch of its much-anticipated Räum collection of high-end doors. Räum was launched at the back end of 2015 following a teaser campaign in the press and has become a firm favourite with...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 26/01/2016

2016 is going to see the 31st Olympic games, the 58th U.S. presidential race, oh, and even the return of 70s suede clothing. But for those wanting to improve their homes, the year will also bring a huge demand for sliding patio doors &ndash...

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By Solidor Ltd, 25/01/2016

Solidor will have two stands at this year’s FIT Show. The leading composite door manufacturer in design, innovation and security will be presenting additions to its range at the industry leading show in April. Solidor makes doors that are visually stunning and high performance. Its solid...

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By Almeda Facilities Management Ltd, 25/01/2016

Almeda, a Bristol-based facilities management firm, has appointed four new members of staff as it gears up for a ‘ground-breaking’ 2016. Tom Wailes and Mark Lloyd have both been appointed as Facilities Managers. Tom previously worked as a Contract Manager for CBRE and Mark worked at Mitie. In...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 21/01/2016

Home improvement specialist Newview Homes is inviting visitors to explore their newly launched website, designed to improve user experience and showcase a stunning range of home improvement products. Created and developed in partnership with Purplex...

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By Cotswold Architectural Products Ltd, 21/01/2016

Glazing industry leaders and staff at Caldwell Hardware UK and Cotswold Architectural Products have paid tribute to John Reeder, who sadly passed away in December 2015. Caldwell UK Ltd, which is the parent company of Cotswold Architectural Products, is a global leader in specialist hardware, with its headquarters...

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By Pure Comms, 21/01/2016

A South West telecoms business has started 2016 by making a high-profile appointment to its board of directors. Richard Corser has joined Pure Comms as non-executive finance director, in order to help support the business and maximise investments as the company continues its expansion. Richard...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 21/01/2016

A business is celebrating the beginning of its tenth year of trading by generating half a million leads and millions of pounds worth of business for installers. Stockport based Leads2trade will become ten years old in November 2016 and has kicked off a decade in business by recording it’s best ever start...

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By Sliders UK, 21/01/2016

Sliders UK has launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging home insurers to offer discounts on policies if doors and windows are accredited to a Secured by Design (SBD) standard. With the cost of home insurance claims averaging £2,178, burglaries collectively cost the insurance industry tens of millions...

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By Purplex Marketing, 20/01/2016

Andrew Scott, managing director of Purplex, the well-known window industry marketing company, says returning industry confidence is a key reason for his firm’s impressive year. Purplex ended 2015 up 57% compared to 2014 and has seen record year-on-year growth over the last 5 years. The...

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By Astraseal, 18/01/2016

One of the UK’s most prominent trade fabricators, Wellingborough based Astraseal, has kicked off 2016 with a £300k machinery investment. The uPVC and aluminium fabricator have installed a new CNC machine, increasing their composite and fire door capacity from 150 to 250 doors per week, and have acquired...

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By National Plastics (UPVC Distributors Ltd), 18/01/2016

National Plastics’ annual company conference at Celtic Manor Resort on 9 January 2016 was a mixture of fun and business with an overall message of celebration following another successful year for the UK’s largest independent trade counter network. Over 100 representatives from National...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 15/01/2016

The Commercial Glazing Market Report UK 2015 – 2019 analysis has revealed prospects for growth in the market over the next 4 – 5 years look positive. Following a period of decline between 2008 and 2011, significant growth in 2014 appears to have been sustained and improved upon in 2015. Increased...

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By Solidor Ltd, 14/01/2016

Solidor Cloud, Solidor’s revolutionary online ordering app, is helping London based installer PJ Plastics process quotes and orders faster and more easily than ever before. PJ Plastics has been using Solidor Cloud since it launched in 2014. The app has been in continuous development since then, with...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 14/01/2016

The home improvement industry’s leading insurance backed guarantee and deposit protection provider has launched a campaign, which it says will become to the window industry what the famous meerkat from ‘compare the market’ is to consumer insurance. The campaign is called #TOGETHERSTRONGER...

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By Total Hardware, 12/01/2016

Nationwide supplier for the trade, Total Hardware, has congratulated its customer, Emplas Windows Systems, for winning the highly sought-after Fabricator of the Year title at the G15 Awards. Emplas has dazzled the judges with its uncompromising commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service. “We...

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By Warwick North West, 11/01/2016

Warwick North West, the Merseyside-based uPVC fabricator of luxury high-end products, has collaborated with leading regional training provider Express Training to offer the much-needed work and training opportunities to local young people. The company has taken on four new apprentices, all of whom are working as fabricators...

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By Sliders UK, 06/01/2016

Sliders UK has added the PremiLine PRO from Kömmerling to its Secured by Design and PAS24 2012 compliant Ultimate Range of inline sliding, bi-folding and composite doors. SBD and Document Q compliant, the PremiLine PRO delivers enhanced security without the use of interlocking bolts or exterior security...

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By Solidor Ltd, 06/01/2016

Solidor’s 2015 was 25% up on 2014 – a storming performance. Over 46,000 homeowners visited the website in November 2015 looking for their ideal door, a new record for the leading composite door manufacturer in quality, design and security. Solidor is prepared for this impressive growth to continue...

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By Purplex Marketing, 06/01/2016

Purplex, the window industry marketing agency, has announced plans to create 25 further jobs as part of its continued expansion plans. The company has already recruited 14 new staff in the last year, as well as purchasing a 4,500 sq ft office HQ and...

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By Purplex Marketing, 06/01/2016

It’s easy to get confused about marketing, after all, even Santa can fall victim to “branding-gone-wrong” stunts. But with the right people behind your business, reaching your company’s true potential is easy, and luckily, Purplex is on hand to work its marketing-magic for you. That...

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